lymph node involvement

Sorry about the blank space above, I am new at navigating this space and was trying to figure something out. Treatments finished 3rd March for me and reconstruction later in the year so still a ways to go before I can put this behind me. I am sorry you've had to join us but I think you will find much support here, I know I have. The medical teams probably do not truly "get" us unless they've gone through what we are going through but I honestly believe they want the best for us so don't be afraid of asking all the questions you can come up with. I found that arming myself with information gave me a sense of control over my care where as I felt so out of control as my body had turned against me.

I spent a lot of time researching things. Some of those rabbit trails lead me to tears while others lead me to places where I discovered options such as ice caps treatments to prevent or reduce hair loss during chemo and Mepitel Film for my skin to prevent burns during rads. I presented these things to "my treatment team" and it made me feel a part of my treatment plan.

Friends can be invaluable in providing the best distractions ever so take every opportunity to get out with them. There are so many things to prevent side effects nowadays and many only report a slight feeling of perhaps "coming down with something" so I hope that gives you some hope. You will get to a point where you just get tired of being touched and will only be one second away from tears at any given time but take heart these moments will pass and crying is therapeutic. We are all here for one another in this reluctant sisterhood and we do "get" each other.

Hugz,

Karen